If one has finished all supplications but cannot yet take three steps back because someone is praying behind him, may one respond to Amen and other congregational responses?
Synopsis
Once the prayer is fully complete but stepping back is blocked by another worshipper, authorities discuss whether congregational responses become fully permitted.
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May one interrupt between Shemoneh Esrei and 'Yih'yu L'Ratzon' to respond to Kaddish or Kedushah?
6 opinions
When one who regularly says supplications (Elokai Netzor) has not yet finished and the chazzan reaches Kaddish or Kedushah, should one truncate the supplications and stand up?
4 opinions
Is it proper to recite supplications (Elokai Netzor) before saying 'Yih'yu L'Ratzon' at the end of Shemoneh Esrei?
5 opinions
What spiritual significance does 'Yih'yu L'Ratzon' carry, and how carefully should it be recited?
2 opinions
What is the benefit of regularly reciting the four phrases 'Act for the sake of Your Name / Right Hand / Torah / Holiness' at the end of Shemoneh Esrei?
2 opinions
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